Sometimes when we “get on a roll” with the sewing projects we’re doing, it is so easy to simply sew everything using the same type of thread, and not even think about changing the needle when changing fabrics. We’ve collected a variety of tips that we all need to think about before changing from one […]
Sewing Tips
Altering Store Bought Patterns For Overweight Children – Abdomen
Large abdomen (stomach) is one of the main problems with plus size children, overweight children and obese children. A large abdomen will cause skirts and pants to be too short in front and cause skirts to ride up in the front. To correct the store bought (commercial) pattern, […]
Restoring Old Slips – Make Them Like New!
Have you ever noticed how the body of your slip outlives the lace and elastic? Not quite sure how to salvage the slip, so you end up throwing it away? We can help! Here are some suggestions. Problem: Lace is disintegrating, coming off slip. Suggestion #1: Remove the old lace and brighten it up with […]
Be Creative With Children’s Clothing
Whether you’re making new clothing items, altering outgrown clothing or just want to add something “extra” to a childs’ garment, we have a few suggestions for you. When my daughter was in elementary school I made “patchwork” pants for her as well as a “patchwork” jacket. Her friends LOVED her special clothing, and immediately I […]
7 Kwik And Easy Sewing Tips
Sometimes when we’re sewing or crafting, just the smallest tip can be the AHA! moment that either can make our projects go faster or help us improve in an area that needs some help. I’m always on the look out for tips that I can readily put to use. As with most of you, my […]
5 Tips To Organize Your Fabric Stash / Sewing Room
If you’re like me – can’t pass up super sales on fabric – and over time have drawers, boxes, bags and shelves full of all types of fabrics – there comes a time when all this stash needs to be organized! Not long ago I did just that – organized my stash! I started out […]